Nordic Wolf Forge

Nordic Wolf Forge Hand forged knives and cutlery from repurposed scrap metals and materials. About me...

I am Daniel Herley (CW2 Ret). Bladesmithing was the answer.

I have over 23 years of multi-service (Navy/Army) with three tours of combat (Mediterranean/Persian Gulf and Afghanistan). During my time of waiting for the inevitable retirement I realized I needed a hobby. This Idea was inspired by a couple close people in my life, my Dad (who took a bladesmithing coarse in 1994) and my good army buddy John Stormm (who has been bladesmithing for a few years). Wa

tching "Forged in Fire" may have had a factor in it as well. John introduced me to a video on how to build a brake drum forge. I thought, "I could do that", so the year throughout the long process of being retired I picked up pieces and parts to build my forge. August 15, 2020 I started up the forge (after three tries) for the first time. Not wanting to waste the fire, I threw in an old file, and hammered out my first blade. Since that time, my skill has improved. I try to do something new with each blade; learning many lessons along the way. I try to stay outside the comfort zone so I can continue to grow and make more complex and beautiful cutlery. Thank you for visiting my page.

This railroad spike knife is forged today in memory of my nephew, Ian James Flick. See you in Valhalla buddy.
08/09/2023

This railroad spike knife is forged today in memory of my nephew, Ian James Flick. See you in Valhalla buddy.

First time forging a bolster into a blade. Had great weather for todays forging. Made from a Railroad spring.
02/19/2023

First time forging a bolster into a blade. Had great weather for todays forging. Made from a Railroad spring.

Been awhile since my last posting. Finally finish these knives.
11/04/2022

Been awhile since my last posting. Finally finish these knives.

Been working on these peices lately. RR spike knives, sheeps foot chef knife and a viking axe head.
09/23/2022

Been working on these peices lately. RR spike knives, sheeps foot chef knife and a viking axe head.

Been awhile since I posted. Finally lit the forge today to make this sheeps foot chef's blade.
07/05/2022

Been awhile since I posted. Finally lit the forge today to make this sheeps foot chef's blade.

Finally had some decent weather to work on these blades. I know it's been a while, but I had some equipment failures. Ho...
04/08/2022

Finally had some decent weather to work on these blades. I know it's been a while, but I had some equipment failures. Hopefully I'll be able to finish up a couple next weekend.

Merry Christmas to all!
12/25/2021

Merry Christmas to all!

Was a nice cold day at the forge. I was able to finish up this kukuri knife made from a 1965 ford mustang leaf spring.
12/19/2021

Was a nice cold day at the forge. I was able to finish up this kukuri knife made from a 1965 ford mustang leaf spring.

Sorry its been awhile since my last post. Been dealing with failing equipment and other life circumstances. Here's the ...
11/06/2021

Sorry its been awhile since my last post. Been dealing with failing equipment and other life circumstances. Here's the latest in my current projects. Another set of twin spike knives and an anthame.

Finally got a chance to forge and finish this beauty! Chef's knife from 1965 Ford Mustang 5160 leaf spring and blue dyed...
09/26/2021

Finally got a chance to forge and finish this beauty! Chef's knife from 1965 Ford Mustang 5160 leaf spring and blue dyed Tamarind Spalt scales.

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